A Computer Anyone Can Make

Who knew all those plastic brick building kits were preparing us all for something greater? This kit starts with the familiar building instructions, but when you're done, you'll have a real working computer! And the learning keeps going after the computer is built: the unique open-source Kano operating system (Kano OS) is designed to demystify the PC and teach computational thinking. Step-by-step challenges will level you up slowly, rewarding you using game mechanics as you learn real code (Python, JavaScript, and UNIX). Unlock programming powers by typing code, dragging blocks, and casting terminal commands like spells, and you'll be creating real apps, games, art, music, videos, and more, in no time!

Hook it up to a monitor with the included HDMI cable, or go one step further: build your own! With the screen kit, you'll put together a 1280 x 800 pixel 720p HD display, giving your Kano a gorgeously sharp picture, and you'll learn about how tiny bits of red, green, and blue make 16.7 million colors. You can even use your newly built screen with any computer, as a second screen for your laptop, a screen for your gaming console, or as a monitor on film or photography shoots. With a portable case and screen stand, your Kano screen goes anywhere you do, so you can code, game, and create on the go.

Product Specifications

Kano DIY Computer Kit

Choose Computer Kit or Screen Kit

Build your own computer with simple, easy step-by-step instructions

Apps teach you to use code to hack Minecraft, make art, hack classic games, and do so much more

For all ages, no technical knowledge required

Kids under 8, still learning to read, may need a little help

3 levels of parental controls

Raspberry Pi 3 inside, suitable for advanced users

Open-source operating system (Kano OS)

Teaches real code (Python, Javascript, Unix)

Hundreds of hours of powerful projects

Game-mechanics-based system of challenges reward you for learning

Computer Kit includes:

Raspberry Pi 3 (CPU)

Wireless Keyboard + Touchpad

DIY Speaker

Custom Case

8GB SD Card

Power Supply + Micro-USB

HDMI Cable

Story Book (instructions)

Stickers

Computer Kit Tech Specs:

Board: Raspberry Pi 3

Graphics: 400MHz VideoCore IV

Ram: 1GB

Operating System: Kano OS Beta 3.0 (Linux)

Processor: 1.2GHz quad Cortex A53 - 64bit

Connectivity: 4 USB ports, 802.11n Wireless LAN, Ethernet Port, HDMI

Keyboard: 15m wireless Radio Frequency, 40h battery life

Screen Kit includes:

HD Screen

Screen Stand

Case

Power Supply

HDMI Cable

Pixel Viewer

Story Book (instructions)

Stickers

Screen Kit Tech Specs:

10.1’ LCD HDMI Screen

Resolution: 1280 x 800 pixel 720p

Compatibility: HDMI-compatible with any device at home

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